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CME Group (CME) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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CME Stock Forecast

CME Group (CME) stock forecast, based on 34 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $292.50, with a high of $298.00 and a low of $287.00. This represents a 6.71% increase from the last price of $274.12.

$150 $180 $210 $240 $270 $300 High: $298 Avg: $292.5 Low: $287 Last Closed Price: $274.12

CME Stock Rating

CME Group stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 34 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 11 Buy (32.35%), 18 Hold (52.94%), 5 Sell (14.71%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 34 0 5 18 11 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

CME Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockCME Group6.71%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks -0.35%
IndustryFinancial Data & Stock Exchanges Stocks0.62%
IdeaBlockchain Stocks List1.80%
IdeaCrypto Stocks List3.42%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts117
Avg Price Target$298.00$298.00$248.00
Last Closing Price$274.12$274.12$274.12
Upside/Downside8.71%8.71%-9.53%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jul, 25347-418
Jun, 25347-418
May, 25347-418
Apr, 25248-418
Mar, 251410-318
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jul 24, 2025Benjamin BudishBarclays$298.00$277.187.51%8.71%
Mar 10, 2025Patrick O'ShaughnessyRaymond James$287.00$254.5712.74%4.70%
Oct 24, 2024Owen LauOppenheimer$258.00$227.4313.44%-5.88%
Oct 24, 2024Benjamin BudishBarclays$231.00$227.141.70%-15.73%
Oct 03, 2024Christopher AllenCitigroup$250.00$223.5711.82%-8.80%
Sep 26, 2024Ashish SabadraRBC Capital$235.00$218.477.57%-14.27%
Sep 03, 2024Craig SiegenthalerBank of America Securities$177.00$215.74-17.96%-35.43%
Jul 25, 2024Brian BedellDeutsche Bank$193.00$198.92-2.98%-29.59%
Jul 25, 2024Patrick MoleyPiper Sandler$225.00$199.3812.85%-17.92%
Jul 25, 2024Benjamin BudishBarclays$209.00$197.255.96%-23.76%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Mar 10, 2025Raymond JamesSellOutperformupgrade
Oct 24, 2024CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Oct 17, 2024Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Oct 14, 2024OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 08, 2024Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 07, 2024BarclaysEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Oct 03, 2024Goldman SachsSellSellhold
Oct 03, 2024CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Sep 26, 2024RBC CapitalSector Performinitialise
Sep 25, 2024Cowen & Co.Holdinitialise

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 $11 $12 $13 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$5.88$7.30$7.41$8.87$9.69----
Avg Forecast$6.73$6.68$7.94$9.25$10.19$10.39$10.93$11.66$12.60
High Forecast$6.99$6.93$8.15$9.31$10.23$10.65$11.67$12.50$12.98
Low Forecast$6.47$6.42$7.59$9.21$10.15$10.09$9.82$10.82$12.04
Surprise %-12.63%9.28%-6.68%-4.11%-4.91%----

Revenue Forecast

$5B $5B $6B $7B $7B $8B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$4.88B$4.69B$5.02B$5.58B$6.13B----
Avg Forecast$4.88B$4.71B$5.02B$5.57B$6.11B$6.28B$6.57B$6.94B$7.39B
High Forecast$5.03B$4.84B$5.13B$5.58B$6.12B$6.41B$6.59B$7.04B$7.56B
Low Forecast$4.74B$4.57B$4.85B$5.55B$6.10B$6.15B$6.56B$6.84B$7.14B
Surprise %0.00%-0.35%-0.02%0.16%0.26%----

Net Income Forecast

$2B $2B $3B $4B $4B $5B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.11B$2.64B$2.69B$3.23B$3.48B----
Avg Forecast$2.07B$2.58B$3.00B$3.19B$3.66B$3.73B$3.69B$4.19B$4.53B
High Forecast$2.48B$3.09B$3.60B$3.82B$3.68B$3.83B$4.19B$4.49B$4.67B
Low Forecast$1.66B$2.06B$2.40B$2.55B$3.65B$3.63B$3.53B$3.89B$4.33B
Surprise %1.69%2.35%-10.20%1.27%-4.96%----

CME Forecast FAQ

Is CME Group stock a buy?

CME Group stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 34 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 11 Buy, 18 Hold, 5 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that CME Group is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is CME Group's price target?

CME Group's price target, set by 34 Wall Street analysts, averages $292.5 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $287 at the low end to $298 at the high end, suggesting a potential 6.71% change from the previous closing price of $274.12.

How does CME Group stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

CME Group's stock forecast shows a 6.71% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (-0.35%) and outperforming the financial data & stock exchanges stocks industry (0.62%), leading the blockchain stocks list (1.80%) and crypto stocks list (3.42%) investment ideas.

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for CME Group over the past three months?

  • July 2025: 16.67% Strong Buy, 22.22% Buy, 38.89% Hold, 0% Sell, 22.22% Strong Sell.
  • June 2025: 16.67% Strong Buy, 22.22% Buy, 38.89% Hold, 0% Sell, 22.22% Strong Sell.
  • May 2025: 16.67% Strong Buy, 22.22% Buy, 38.89% Hold, 0% Sell, 22.22% Strong Sell.

What is CME Group’s EPS forecast?

CME Group's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $10.39, marking a 7.22% increase from the reported $9.69 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $10.93 in 2026, $11.66 in 2027, and $12.6 in 2028.

What is CME Group’s revenue forecast?

CME Group's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $6.28B, reflecting a 2.39% increase from the reported $6.13B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $6.57B, followed by $6.94B for 2027, and $7.39B for 2028.

What is CME Group’s net income forecast?

CME Group's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $3.73B, representing an 7.05% increase from the reported $3.48B in 2024. Projections indicate $3.69B in 2026, $4.19B in 2027, and $4.53B in 2028.